At The Legal Aid Society our Civil, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Rights, and Pro Bono practices work tirelessly in and out of thecourtroom to defend our clients and dismantle the hidden, systemic barriers that can prevent them from thriving in New York City. We seek to be a beacon of hope for those who feel neglected —regardless of who they are, where they come from, or how they identify. Our experienced teams provide comprehensive services, support, and advocacy that protect rights, keep families and communities together, and in many cases, saves lives. We have an intrinsic connection to the daily lives of New Yorkers. Here are a few of the places we made a difference, provided context or added valuable perspective this week.

LAS suit seeks full compensation for victims of benefits theft

NBC News: Lawsuit on behalf of SNAP ‘skimming’ victims alleges USDA policy violates federal law
CNY: Federal lawsuit filed on behalf of NY SNAP recipients who have had benefits stolen
PIX11: NYC SNAP skimming victims sue to get stolen funds reimbursed
The Hill: SNAP recipients sue USDA over reimbursement of stolen funds
Law360: New Yorkers Sue Feds To Recover Scammed SNAP Benefits
BoroPark24: NYC Victims of SNAP Benefits Skimming Sue for Reimbursement
Route-Fifty: A New Lawsuit Seeks the Right to Reimburse Stolen Food Stamp Benefits

More LAS in the news

Spectrum News: Proposal would place limits on police interrogations of minors in New York
City & State: Migrants seeking asylum in New York City are struggling to find lawyers
Crain’s: Advocates and legislators call for better temporary disability and paid-family-leave policies
Times Union: The Task Force Zone
Max Politics Podcast: Understanding The Arrival Of Asylum – Seekers In New York City
Brick Underground: Ask Sam: Will the U.S. Supreme Court end rent stabilization?
El Diario: Exigen a Albany poner fin a tarifas judiciales de tribunales en Nueva York
Brooklyn Daily Eagle: Several Brooklyn Judges Support #Right2RemainsSilent Act for Juveniles
NYLJ: Judges Urge Lawmakers in Albany to Codify Right to Counsel for Youth
NY1 Noticias: Piden se apruebe para terminar con cargos extras que imponen las cortes